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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 349.34 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 349.34 and 154.83 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 349.34 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/349.34 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 349.34 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 54,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089.57/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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